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Life on the Other Side of the Swinging Bridge

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                                           Life on the Other Side of the Swinging Bridge Have you ever seen a swinging bridge? Most people haven’t, and those who do are often afraid to cross them. Some find it thrilling, but when you're sick, old, or facing other everyday struggles, that thrill quickly fades. If you travel this road, in my community, a close family member lived across every swinging bridge you’d encounter. To some, it might seem like a unique experience. In many ways, it was—until life’s challenges crept in. Unlike most people, who can drive right up to their front door, we had to carry everything we owned across the bridge by hand. Once you cross the bridge, there's still a long walk ahead. Imagine hauling a refrigerator or couch across a quarter to half a mile of rough terrain. Eve...